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A06112 A very fruitful & godly exposition vpo[n] the. xv. Psalme of Dauid called Lord, who shall dwell in thy tabernacle. Made by M. Ihon Epinus, preacher to the churche of Hamborough: and translated oute of Latin into English by N.L. Aepinus, Johann, 1499-1553.; Lesse, Nicholas. 1548 (1548) STC 166.5; ESTC S101644 95,234 320

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